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Un Coin de Jardin, by Karl Bodmer, ink, 1851

Un Coin de Jardin

Karl Bodmer

1851

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Un Coin de Jardin is a 1851 ink by Karl Bodmer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Karl Bodmer
When & what style?
1851 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a lush garden scene with a variety of plants and trees. The garden is depicted in shades of green, with some darker shadows and lighter highlights. A small path leads through the garden, with a few objects scattered along the way. The garden is filled with all sorts of plants, from tall trees to small flowers. The path is lined with rocks and other objects, giving the scene a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Karl Bodmer
Artist

Karl Bodmer

Johann Carl Bodmer (11 February 1809 – 30 October 1893) was a Swiss-French printmaker, etcher, lithographer, zinc engraver, draughtsman, painter, illustrator, and hunter.

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